THE RUNDOWN -- Mass. native Nik Walker takes over as Billy Flynn in 'Chicago' on Broadway, plus more arts news -- Plus, the Festival of Films from Japan returns to the MFA.

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- Gaelynn Lea is an artist and a disability advocate, in perfect harmony -- When Gaelynn Lea won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, she was living in her hometown of Duluth Minnesota, playing in a local band and working as a music teacher, guiding students of varying ages and abilities through the landscape of traditional fiddle music.

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THE TICKET -- Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond -- Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

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Matthew Rhys, 'Widow's Bay' stars on why Massachusetts was the perfect place to film Apple TV's new series - Creator Katie Dippold and the cast open up about the New England origins of their new show.

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Why isn't there a 'Real Housewives of Boston'?

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Six notable New England references from Noah Kahan's new album

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Acclaimed Weymouth-born ballet star Matthew Neenan is back in Boston with new choreography for Alvin Ailey -- Neenan's piece, "Difference Between," will make its Boston debut at the Wang Theatre this weekend.

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David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It,' and other country hits, dies -- Coe's wife confirmed his death to Rolling Stone on Wednesday.

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chris vognar notebook - How beards and mustaches make the man on TV - A deep dive on the hirsute work of Nick Offerman and others.

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At 20, he helped launch a theater company. Now, Jaime José Hernández is onstage at The Huntington -- The Chelsea native has been a working actor since graduating from high school.

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Local bestsellers for the week ended April 26 -- Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

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'The O.C.' star Ben McKenzie wants you to know: 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' -- The actor, a former econ major, has a new and effective documentary about the risks of cryptocurrency.

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New docs on Jerry West and the 'Jail Blazers' arrive in time for NBA Playoffs -- Catch up with a couple of recent documentaries, one a story of tormented heroism, one not so much, both worth watching.

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'Lorne' is a superficial portrait of a comedy legend -- You'd think you'd learn something about "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels from this documentary. But NOOOOO!

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A Beatles 'butcher' cover, an iconic Ramones portrait, and more are on display in 'Cover Stories'

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Satan returns to the runway in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2′

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Apple TV's New England horror comedy 'Widow's Bay' strikes the perfect tone

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Rachel Dratch of 'SNL' fame to deliver keynote speech at Dartmouth's commencement

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Male loneliness and political angst take center stage in Strout's latest

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Internal memo offers glimpse into BSO's turmoil: 'Business as usual will no longer suffice'

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Boston Pops' Keith Lockhart says BSO has been living on borrowed time

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Olivia Wilde on her 'really formative years' in Andover, bringing 'The Invite' to the Coolidge

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'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

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After years of shaping Boston rock, Tanya Donelly and Chris Brokaw go medieval

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Historic home tours are amping up as America's 250th anniversary approaches. Here's a few spots to check out.

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Jon Hamm tells Amy Poehler that he 'was making fun of' Ben Affleck with his Boston accent in 'The Town'

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Vivo Performing Arts announces 2026-27 season

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Doug Allan, polar cameraman for David Attenborough's films, dies at 74

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